Nautilus 11 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

36.16' · 11.02 m

Disp.

15,000 lbs · 6,804 kg

First year

1981

The Nautilus 11, often referred to as the Nautilus 11M, represents a rare and specialized chapter in Canadian boat building. Produced by Aztec Yachts in NiagaraontheLake, Ontario, during the 1980s, this 36foot monohull was the brainchild of naval architect Henri Adriaanse. With only a handful of units—estimated at approximately five—ever reaching completion, the vessel was never a massmarket product. Instead, it was positioned as a semicustom, "blue water" cruiser intended for sailors who prioritized structural integrity and offshore capability over the lightweight agility of contemporary production racers. The hull is characterized by a robust fiberglass layup, a hallmark of the Aztec yard, which sought to compete with the heavyduty reputations of builders like Gozzard or C&C’s more conservative cruiser lines.